SOUTH FRANKLIN AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9310, 13 March 1889, Page 6

SOUTH FRANKLIN AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

Tnip South Franklin Agricultural Society were favoured with brilliant weather for ! their annual show, which was held yesterday on tho usual grounds at Pukekohe. There wad a large and representative attendance; in fact, the largest that has attended since the inauguration of tho society. Mr. James Rutherford, the president, was one of the most painstaking officials on the field, for he kept the run ot every thing, and ho was ably assisted in his duties by Mr. Proude, ana Mr. Chad wick, the secretary, gave every possible facility for carrying out the meeting successfully. The class stewards appointed were : —For blood stock and light horses, Messrs. Sharp, Proude, McNeish, Barriball; draught stock, Messrs. W. Roulston, R. McCracken ; cattle, Messrs. Potter, Jas. Comrie; sheep and pigs, Messrs. F. L. Wright, J. Johns; dairy produce, Major Harris ; poultry and dogs, Messrs. Shipherd. Finlay; fruit and flowers, Messrs. Gunson and McDonald ; vegetables and seeds, Messrs. Webster and Roulstou; implements, Mr. Shipherd. Colours worn by officers : Judges, pink and white; stewards, blue and white. The judges were : For draught stock, Messrs. Jas. Wallace and Belcher ; cattle, Messrs. F. Lawry and 'Bainbridge ; sheep and pigs, Messrs. Jas. Runciman and W. Westney; dogs and poultry, Messrs. W. F. Buckland and Win. Hall; dairy produce, Messrs. Potter and Wm. Earle; flowers and fruit. Messrs. C. S. McDonald and Wren ; vegetables, seeds, &<?., Messrs. Ryburn and Gunsen ; implements, Messrs. Wallace and Belcher ; shoeing match, Messrs. A. Harris and C. Hanken. The special trains from Auckland and Waikato brought large numbers to the grounds, and shortly after ten o'clock the judging of exhibits commenced, and by noon the greater number of the awards were made. In tho principal features of the show—horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs—there was not such a representation ;is could be wished for. In dairy manufactures, especially butter, there was a tine exhibition, but in bacon and hams the display was small, and cheese was only represented by one exhibit. It was in fruit and vegetables that the strength of the show lay, and the exhibits were largely supplemented by a magnificent display of apples exhibited by Mr. Beloe, of the Linwood nursery, Pukekohe. These exhibits, which were not for competition, comprised 120 plates of superb apples, many of which are new varieties. Mr. Thomas had a well-dis-played exhibition of locally manufactured jams, made up in glass iars of various sizes in attractive forms; and Mrs. C. Shipherd had also a splendid show in this line. Amongst other extra exhibits were samples of ensilage, which smclled very strongly, and which was pronounced very good. The vegetable class was well represented in all its varieties in large growths. Fruits other than apples, such as lemons, pears, plums, etc., were well represented, and in many respects the exhibits of vegetables, such as pumpkins, tomatoes, kumeras, potatoes, and cabbages were splendid of their kind, and Mr. Hillman had some superb grapes on ' view. A feature worth noticing was a sample of dried apples exhibited by Mr. Wilson, of Wairoa, and some blackberry juice exhibited by Mr. Smith, of Pokeno. The former was highly commended by the judges, and the latter was commended as it might be useful. Mr. H. H. Smith exhibited colonial ovens, Messrs. Porter and Co, a patent churn, and Mr. Hillman's display of pot plants greatly aaded to the attractiveness of the long shed which had* beon erected in lieu of the circular tent which has hitherto done duty. There were several protests, which had to be dealt with by the stewards, but with the exception of some which remain over for consideration, the following are the awards : — PRIZE LIST. Horses. — Blood Stock : — Best Entire. First prize, 30s; second, 20s: Ist prize, R. W. Brown's King Quail. Best Entire. First prize, 20s: Ist prize, K. Melvdle. Best Brood Mare, with foal at foot or stinted, i First prize, cup, value 30s, given by Wingate, Burns and Co. ; second, 10s : Ist prize, H. Wilcox's Minnie, by Musket—Pastime ; 2nd, J. Roulston's Winnie, by Kingfisher Dolly Varden; highly commended, J. McNeish. Best Filly or Gelding, three years. First prize, 20s: Ist prize, James Roulston's Belmont, by King Quail —Winnie. Best Filly or Gelding, two years. First prize 20s. Ist, R. Proude. Best Filly or Gelding, one year. First prize, 20s: Ist prize, J. Uncles, bay filly by Fitzhercules —Minnie. Draught Stock: — Best Brood Mare with foal at foot or stinted. First prize, 2ls ; second, 15s given bv Mr. J. Phillips, Auckland : Ist prize, J. Dougall; 2nd, Schlaepher Bros. Best Filly or Gelding, three years. First prize, 20s : commended, James Harris' colt by Young Emperor. Best Foal by Roderick Dhu. First prize, silver medal, given by Mr. Motion, value 30s: Ist prize, J. Dougall. _ Best Draught Foal. First prize, 10s : Ist prize, J. Dougall. Best pair 1' arm Horses, mares or geldings, property of one owner, £ irst prize, value :30s, given by Mr. W. Garrett, Auckland ; second, 103 : Ist prize, McElwain ; 2nd, Schlaepher Bros. Best Farm Horse, mare or gelding. • First prize, given by Mr. W. F, Buckland, 21s ; second, 10s: Ist prize, McElwain ; 2nd, J. Cathcart. Best Pair horses, mares or geldings, property of one owner; to ride, drive, or plough. First prize, suit of clothes, given by Mr. Todd, Otahuhu ; second, set of swingle trees, given by Mr. Ingham : Ist prize, J. Allen's Dolly and Smart; 2nd, Mrs. Graham. Best Light Harness Horse. First prize, 15s; second, 7s (3d : Ist prize, J. Allen's Dolly ; 2nd, W. J. Wilson's Kate; 3rd, W. J. Wilson's Polly ; 4th, Braithwaite Bros. ; protest against 2nd and 3rd. Best Mare, illy, or Gelding, suitable for coaching purposes. First prize, given by Mr. F. L. Wright, 425; second, 10s ; Ist prize, J. Fausett; 2nd, Buckland and Shipherd. Best Roadster, to carry 12st. First prize, given by Mr R. McCracken, '21s; second, 10s : Ist prize, S. V. Knight's Dart; 2nd, J. FaUsett. Best Cavalry Horse, must have been on at least six Government parades, to be entered and ridden by a volunteer, and to jump hurdle 3 feet. First prize, given'-by Major Harris, 21s ; second, pair stirrup irons, value !2s 6d, given by Mr. H. Dell: Ist prize, S. V. Knight's Dart; 2nd, W. Hawke. Best Two-year-old Colt or Filly, suitable for cavalry purposes. First prize, bridle, value 22s (id, given by Mr. R. F. Webster; second, 10s: Ist prize, James Harris ; 2nd, John Fausett's Orphan. Best Yearling, suitable for cavalry purposes. First prize, trousers and vest, value 425, given by Mr. Lonergan, Auckland; second, 10s: Ist prize, Jas. Rutherford ; 2nd, John Smith. Best Lady's Hack, to be riden by a lady. First prize, lady's riding habit, given by Mr. Meßride, Auckland ; second, 15s; third, 10s : Ist prize, J. Roulston's Winnie, ridden by Miss Finlay; 2nd, J. H. Wright;' 3rd, Miss B. Currie. Best Lady Rider. First prize, umbrella, or other article, value, 21s, given by Mr. Morrison, D.1.C., Auckland; second, dress, value 15s, given by Mr. Smith ; third, 10s: Ist prize, Miss Mary Goodwin; 2nd, Miss Finlay; 3rd,- Miss A. Currie. Best Lady Rider (trotting). First prize, any article value 21s, given by Mr. Bridgms.n, Auckland ; second, 12s fid ; third, 7s 6d, given by Mr. Goodson, Auckland : Ist prize, Miss McDonald ; 2nd, Miss Carrie; 3rd, Miss Mary Goodwin. Best Pony under 14 hands. First prize, 10s ; second, 5s : Ist prize, Miss Kerr's Reri; 2nd, James Boden. Shoeing Match — Roadsters, to be shod before coming oil the ground. First prize, 15s; second, 7s fid. Horses disqualified if led by the competitor : Ist prize, W. J. Wilson : 2nd, W. J. Wilson. Leaping Match. First prize, 20s ; second, 10s: Seven contested, and the result was, W. Comrie (5 feet), 1; H'enwood, 2. Cattle.—Grade Shorthorns Best Bull. First prize, 20s; second, 7s 6d : Ist prize, A. Leech; 2nd, H. Routly. Best Cow. First prize, 10s; second, ss: Ist prize, J. Allen's Beauty; 2nd, Robert Bent; highly commended. J. Roulston; commended, Thomas Wilkinson. Best Heifer under two years. First prize, 103 ; second, 5s : Ist prize, J. Allen; 2nd, J.Allen. Best Heifer under one year. First prize, 10s; second, ss: Ist prize, James Graham; 2nd, H. Routly. Best Alderney or Jersey Bull, First prize, 203; second, JOs : Ist prize, F. L. Wright, Grasshopper, by Cicero 2nd, imp,, 440 J ex Gazelto '2nd, No. 8 New Zealand Herd Book ; 2nd, J. Johns; very highly commended, J. McKean's Pride of Australia 2nd, No. 46, by Melbourne ex Empress of India, by Melbourne (imp.), grand dam Empress of India, by Argus. Best Alderney or Jersey Bull, under two years. First prize, 10s; second, 5s : Ist prize, J. Allen's Wellington, calved 16th August, 1887, by Cicero 3rd, dam Fuschia 2nd, imp. ; 2nd, Dr. Rowley's Farmer, by Chopsticks ex Faith, calved October 4th, 1887. Best Alderney or Jersey Bull, under one year. First prize, 10s; second, us: Ist prize, F. L. Wright's Mikado, calved June 3rd, 1888, by Grasshopper ex Mazurka 4th, bred by exhibitor; 2nd, J. Roulston's Guy Fawkes, by Chopsticks ex Gazelle 2nd ; highly commended, F. L. Wright's Monkey, calved July 20til, 1888, by Grasshopper ex Moochie, bred by exhibitor. Best Alderney or Jersey Cow. First prize, cruet, given by T. and S. Morrin and Co.; second, 5s : lstprize, F. L. Wright's Gazelle 2nd, 8 New Zealand Herd Book, by Pride of Australia 2nd ex Lady Harriet, bred by T. Morrin ; 2nd, F. L. Wright's Moochie, by Cicero 2nd (imp.) 440 J ex Mazurka 4th, 15 New Zealand Herd Book, bred by exhibitor. Best Alderney or Jersey Heifer, under two years. First prize, box tea, given by Mr. Maxwell, Auckland ; second, ss: Ist prize, F. L. Wright's Gossip, calved July Bth, 1887, by Chopsticks ex Gazelle 2nd, 8 NeW Zealand Herd Book, bred by exhibitor; 2, F. L. Wright's Ringdove, calved August, 1887, pedigree missing. Best Alderney or Jersey Heifer, under one year. First prize, 10s; second, ss: Ist prize, F. L. Wright's Fairy, calved October 15th, by Grasshopper ex a

Grade Jersey; 2nd, F. L. Wright's Frolic, calved October Ist, 1888, by Crosspatch ex Primrose, bred by exhibitor. Best Ayrshire Bull. First prize, 20s: second, 10s: Ist prize, VVm. Sharp s Bobby Burns, bred by A. Buckland. Best Ayrshire Heifer, under two years. First prize, 10s ; second, 5s : Ist prize, Wm. Sharp's Beauty. Best Dairy Cow, to be milked at ten a.m. and three p.m., in presence of steward and milk to be tested. First prize, £3 3s, given by the New Zealand Dairy Association; second, 10s : T. Wilkinson, T. Finlay (award held over for test of milk). Best Fat Ox. First prize, 21s, given by Wilsons and Horton, Auckland: Ist prize, Robert Bent; 2nd, Robert Bent. Best Fat Cow or Heiier. First prize, 10s: Ist prize, J. Allen; 2nd, Robert Bent. Best three Heifer Calves under nine months, hand-fed. First prize, J beef, value 21s ; second, ss: Ist prize, Jas. Roulston; 2nd, J.Watson. Best Fat Calf. First prize, 103 : Ist prize, H. Routly. Best Cow on show ground, irrespective of class. First prize, £3 10s, given by Messrs. Reynolds and Co.; second, 10s : Ist prize, J. Roulston ; 2nd, F. L. Wright's Gazelle 2nd, No. 8 New Zealand Herd Book; bred by T. Morrin. Sheep.—Longwools :Best 2-tooth Ram. First prize, 10s; second, 5s : Ist prize, William Sharp. Best Ram Lamb. First prize, 10s ; second, 5s : Ist prize, G. T. Barriball; 2nd, William Sharp, six months old. Best pen three Ewes, 2 years and over. First Erize, Zealandia sheep dip, value £2 2s, given y Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co.; second, 5s : Ist prize, C. T. Barriball; 2nd, J. Johns; highly commended, William Sharp. Best pen three 2-tooth Ewes. First prize, 10s ; second, ss: Ist prize, C. T. Barriball; 2nd, J. Comrie. Best pen three Ewe Lambs. First prize, 10s ; second, 5a : Ist prize, John Routly; 2nd, J. Comrie. Down Sheep : — Best 2-tooth Rain. First prize, 10s ; second, 5s : Ist prize, R. Proude. Best pen three 2tooth Ewes. First prize, 10s ; second, 5s : Ist prize, R. Proude. Best pen three Ewe Lambs. First prize, 10s ; second, 53 : 2nd, prize, R. Proude. Fat Sheep :Best pen three Fat Wethers. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s : Ist prize. R. Proude. Best pen three Fat Ewes. First prize, 10s ; second, 03 ; Ist prize, J. Comrie. Pigs.Berkshires —Best Boar over twelve months. First prize given by Sharland and Co., case of their manufactures, value 255; second, 7s 6d: Ist prize, H. Jackson; 2nd, R. McGough. Best Sow, over twelve months. First prize, 15s; second, 7s 6d: Ist prize, W. Hawke; 2nd, H. Miller. Best Sow, under twelve months. First prize, 10s; second, 5s : Ist prize, R. C. Taylor; 2nd, Schlaepher Bros. Yorkshire or other breeds : —Boar under twelve months. First prize, 10s; second, os: Ist prize, J. Cathcart. Best Sow over twelve months. First prize, wicket gate, value 14s, given lw Mr. D. Goodwin ; second, 7s 6d : Ist prize, J. Golding. Best Sow under twelve months. First prize, 10s; second, 5s : Ist prize, J. Fulton.

Poultry.—Coloured Dorkings. First prize, ss: Ist prize, J. Coinrie. Light Brahams. First prize, ss: Ist prize, R. C. Taylor. Golden-pencilled Hamburgs. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, T. G. Usher ; commended, J. Fahey. Silver-spangled Hamburgs. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, H. Jackson ; commended, F. Lauer. Black Hamburgs. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, Dr. Rowley. White-crested Polish. First prize, ss: Ist prize, J. Hillman. _ White Leghorns. First prize, ss: Ist prize, Dr. Rowley. Plymouth Rocks. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, J. Allen ; commended, H. Jackson. Black-breasted Red Game Bantams. First prize, ss: Ist prize, H. Jackson. Aylesbury Ducks. First prize, ss: Ist prize, W. Braithwaite; commended, W. Sharp. Pair Geese. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, M. B. Routly. Pair Turkeys. First prize 5s : M. B. Routly. Best pair Dressed Poultry. First prize, 10s 6d, given by Mr. A. Aitken, Auckland: Ist prize, F. Lauer. Extra exhibits. Scotch Muffy: Highly commended, I. S. Fletcher. Pen Pullets, Houdan, White Leghorn, Cross; bred by exhibitor: Highly commended, J. Chadwick. Pigeons.—Pair Fantails. First prize, 53 : Ist prize, W. L. Beloe. Pair Red Tumblers. First prize, ss: Ist prize, W. Sharpe. Pair Tumblers. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, W. Hay ward. Pair Roller Pigeons. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, W. Hay ward. Dogs.—Beat Cattle Dog. First prize, os : Ist prize, A. Cranston. Best Sheep Dog. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, C. Pellow. Best Greyhound. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, J. Cathcart. Best Spaniel. First prize given by Mr. Johns, 5s : Ist prize, W. Maxwell; highly commended, C. McDonald. Best Irish Setter. First prize, ss: Ist prize, T. Perry. Dairy Pro dock. —Best 21b Fresh Butter in rolls, with salt. First Prize, box tea, given by Mr. Row; second prize, ss: Ist prize, T. Pollock 2nd, Mrs. Jamieson; commended, P. Henry. Best 21b Fresh Butter in rolls, without salt. First prize, tapestry quilt, value 20s, given by Smith & Caughey ; second, 5s : Ist prize, T. Pollock ; 2nd, Mrs. , G. Russell commended, P. Henry. Best '21b Fresh Butter, with salt, kept seven days, to be stamped by secretary and returned to owner. First prize, 101b box tea, given by Nelson, Moate & Co.; second prize, jacket, value J ss, given by Mr. Spedding : Ist prize, Mrs. G. Russell; 2nd, W. Morgan; commended, J. Johns. Best 21bs Fancy Butter. First prize, teapot, given by E. Porter and Co., value. 30s; second, os : Ist prize, J. Watson ; 2nd, Mrs. Jamieson; commended, J. Johns. Best2slbs Potted Butter, stored with the Society 14 days. First prize, box of tea, given by A. Laybourn, Auckland ; second, 5s : Ist prize, J. Hillman ; 2nd, W. Morgan ; commended, J. Johns. Best Cheese, home made, not less than lolbs. First prize, case of ale, presented by F. Winter, Auckland : Ist prize, T. Mitchie. Best flitch Bacon. First prize, box of tea, given by Mr. Hatswell, Auckland : Ist prize, J. Hillman. Farm and Dairy Produce.—Flowers — Best Hand Bouquet. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, J. Hillman. Best Table Bouquet. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, J. Hillman ; commended, Miss M. Charles. Fruit, grown by exhibitor: — Grapes : Best bunch, blaek (grown under glass). First prize, lamp, value 10s, given by Cruickshank, Miller and Co., Auckland : Ist prize, J. Hillman. Grapes: Best black (grown outside). First prize, 2s (3d : Ist prize, J. Collins. Grapes: Best collection (grown under glass). First prize, one year's copy of Farmer, given by Mr. Brett: Ist prize, J. Hillman. Best Five Apples, dessert : First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Collins. Best Five Apples, culinary : First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Collins; commended, J. McNeish. Best Apples, dessert, six varieties, five of each : First prize, 5s ; 2nd, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Collins; 2nd, J. Hillman. Best Apples, culinary, six varieties, five of each : First prize, ss; 2nd, 2s (3d : Ist prize, J. Collins; 2nd, W. Vince. Best Collection of Apples, forty varieties, five of each : First prize, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d : Ist prize, J. Collins ; 2nd, C. T. Barriball. Heaviest Apple : First prize, 2s (id : Ist prize, J. McNeish. Best Five Pears, dessert: First prize, 2s 6d.- Ist prize, J. Collins. Best Five Pears, culinary : First Prize, 2s 6d: Ist prize, J. Collins. Best collection Pears, five of each variety. First prize, 5s ; second prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Hillman. Best Six Peaches. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Collins commended, W. Vince. Best Six Plums. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, W. Vince; commended, J. Hillman. Best Six Quinces. First prize, 2s (id: Ist prize, J. McNeish; highly commended, W. Vince. Best Six Lemons. First prize, 2s (3d: Ist prize, W. L. Beloe; commended, H. Crispe. Best Rock Melon. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Collins. Best Water Melon. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, W. Morgan : commended, J. Collins. Best Collection of Fruit. First prize, 15s ; second prize, 7s 6d : Ist prize and highly commended, J. Collins, 40 plates. Best Collection Bottled I Fruit. First prize, 10s ; second prize, 5s : Ist priee, Mrs. Cnadwick ; 2nd, Mrs. Shipherd. Best Collection .Jams. First prize, 10s; second prize, 5s : Ist prize, F. C. Thomas; 2nd, Mrs. Shipherd. Best Collection Dessert Fruit. First prize, 15s; second prize, 7s 6d : Ist prize, J. Collins. Best Collection Fruit (for exhibition only): Highly commended, W. L. Beloe, 100 plates apples. Amateur Class : —Open only for persons who do not grow for market: Best Apples, 5 dessert. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, Buckland and Shipherd ; commended, R. Baguley. Best Apples, five culinary. First prize, 2a 6d : Ist prize, J. Reynolds ; commended, R. Bi.guley. Beat Apples, six varieties, dessert, 5 of each. First prize, ss; second, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Reynolds; 2nd, R. Baguloy. Best Apples, six varieties, Culinary, 5 of each. First prize, ss; second, 2s 6d : Ist prize, R. Baguley; 2nd, John Reynolds. Best six Plums. First prize, 2s 6d ; Ist prize, R. Baguley ; commended, W. Morgan. Best six Quinces. First prize, 2s 6d: Ist prize, J. McNeish. Best six Lemons. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Rutherford. Best six Oranges. First prize, 2s Gd : Ist prize, John Torbet; commended, James Rutherford. Best Water Melon. First prize, 2s 6d: commended, W. Morgan. Vegetables, Seeds, &c. (grown by Exhibitor) :— Best six stalks Rhubarb. First prize, 2s Gd: Ist prize, E. Jones. Best twelve Tomatoes. First prize, 2s fid : Ist prize, J. Collins. Best two heads Cabbage. First prize, 2s txl : lstprize, J. Collins. Best three Carrots, red. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, W. L. Beloe. Best three Carrots, white. First prize, 2s 6d: Ist prize, R. C. Taylor. Beat three Turnips, swede. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Collins. Best six Potatoes, round. First prize, 2s 6d : William Morgan, disqualified. Best six Potatoes, kidney. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, T. Reid. Best six Kumaras. First prize, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Collins. Best collection Potatoes, 6 each variety. First prize, ss; second, 2s 6d : Ist prize, C. McDonald ; 2nd, J. Cathcart. Best three Parsnips. First prize, 2s 6d : Istprize, G. Halliday. Best six Onions, potato. First pri"e, 2s Gel: Ist prize, J. Johns. Beat collection Onions, 6 each variety. First prize, ss; second, 2s 6d: Ist prize, T. Pollock. Best Pumpkin. First prize, 2s 0d : Ist prize, A. Hogwood; commended, r. Henry. Best

Piemelon. First prize, 2s 6d: Ist prize, J. Johns. Best two Mangolds, long red. First prize, 2a 6d: Ist prize, J. Hiflman; commended, J. Adams. Best collection Vegetables. First prize, 10s; second, ss, given in vegetable seeds by Mr. A. Yates, Auckland : Ist prize, J. Collins. Best bushel Winter Wheat. First prize, 10s 6d, given by Mr. R. E. Pilgrim ; second, 5s : Ist prize, J. Watson. Best bushel Spring Wheat. First prize, 100 flour, 6 bags porridge meal; second, 6 bags semolina, given by Auckland Roller Mills : Ist prize, J. Johns second, M. B. Routly. Best bushel White Oats. First prize, ss: Ist prize, M. B. Routly. Best bushel Black Oats. First prize, 5s : Ist prize, L. Ballard. Best bushel Oats, dun. First prize, ss: Ist prize, James Rutherford. Best bushel Cocksfoot Seed. First prize, 10s, given by Mr. C. Hesketh, Auckland: Ist prize, James Wright; commended, J. Comrie. Best bushel Perennial Rye Seed. First prize, ss: _ Ist prize, L. Ballard. Best bushel Italian Rye Seed. First prize, ss: Ist prize, J. Comrie. Best sample Ensilage, 561bs, saved on the Waithrnan principle. First prize, £2 2s, given by Mr. R. Proude : Ist prize, J. Allen; 2nd, C. H. Greenhead. Best collection Farm Produce. First prize, £2 worth of any of their manures, given by the New Zealand Frozen Meat Company ; second, 1 bag Fison's manure, value £1 Is, given by Hurst and Co., Auckland: Ist prize, Thomas Barford. Best comb Honey, in lib sections, 24 sections. First prize, 5s : Ist prize. W. L. Beloe. Best built Honey, filled and sealed in lib sections, 24 sections. ?irst prize, 5s : Ist prize, W. L. Beloe. Best 21b loaf Baker's Bread. First prize, ss; second, 2s 6d : Ist prize, F. Henry. Best 21b loaf Home Made, by farmer's wife or daughter. First prize, ss; second, 2s 6d : Ist prize, J. Watson. Implements, &c. Best Single-furrow Plough. First prize, 10s: Ist prize, W. J. _ Wilson. Best set Two Harrows. First prize, 10s : Ist prize, W. J. Wilson. Best set Three Harrows. First prize, 10s: Ist prize, W. J. Wilson. Best collection Farm Implements. First prize, 10s : Highly commended, W. J. Wilson. Best Dray. First prize, 21s (given by Mr. Gallagher) : Ist prize, J. Ingham.